Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) Net Profit Margin: 13.88%
Is Vulcan Materials Company’s net profit margin high or low?
Vulcan Materials Company's net profit margin of 13.88% is 19% above its 5-year average of 11.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.87%–13.63%).
The net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) is 13.88% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 7.10% (12.96%).
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VMC Net Profit Margin Metrics
NET PROFIT MARGIN
13.88%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
12.96%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
11.45%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
11.65%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.62%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
7.93%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
8.04%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+7.10%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+21.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.16%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+19.49%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+74.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+72.57%
VMC Competitors' Net Profit Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC) | $35.38B | 13.88% | 12.96% | 11.45% | 11.65% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) | $18.95B | 7.90% | -0.59% | -9.64% | -4.85% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD) | $18.47B | -0.30% | -2.84% | 10.72% | 12.30% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA) | $17.30B | 8.17% | 4.75% | 0.61% | 0.68% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE) | $57.05B | 6.82% | 5.98% | 10.83% | 10.94% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X) | $12.42B | 0.64% | 3.71% | 10.00% | 3.85% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD) | $61.57B | 16.91% | 14.18% | 16.10% | 17.67% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $72.33B | 12.80% | 13.16% | 10.75% | 6.94% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $74.96B | 10.86% | 11.25% | 10.50% | 10.40% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $89.24B | 10.34% | 7.98% | 9.72% | 10.40% |
Margin Comparison
Operating Margin
20.6%
Net Profit Margin
13.9%
Vulcan Materials Company Net Profit Margin Formula & Definition
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vulcan Materials Company Net Profit Margin FAQ
- What is the net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The net profit margin for VMC stock is 13.88%.
- Is Vulcan Materials Company's net profit margin high or low?
- Vulcan Materials Company's net profit margin of 13.88% is 19% above its 5-year average of 11.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.87%–13.63%).
- What is the TTM average net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The TTM average net profit margin for VMC stock is 12.96%.
- What is the 3Y average net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 3Y average net profit margin for VMC stock is 11.45%.
- What is the 5Y average net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 5Y average net profit margin for VMC stock is 11.65%.
- What is the 10Y average net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 10Y average net profit margin for VMC stock is 11.62%.
- What is the 15Y average net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 15Y average net profit margin for VMC stock is 7.93%.
- What is the 20Y average net profit margin for Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)?
- The 20Y average net profit margin for VMC stock is 8.04%.
Vulcan Materials Company Net Profit Margin History
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.63% |
| 2024-12-31 | 12.29% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.99% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.87% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.08% |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.53% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.77% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.45% |
| 2016-12-31 | 11.68% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.84% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | -2.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | -2.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | -3.77% |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | -0.11% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.99% |
| 2005-12-31 | 13.43% |
| 2004-12-31 | 11.71% |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.44% |
| 2002-12-31 | 6.42% |
| 2001-12-31 | 7.77% |
| 2000-12-31 | 8.82% |
| 1999-12-31 | 10.17% |
| 1998-12-31 | 14.41% |
| 1997-12-31 | 12.46% |
| 1996-12-31 | 12.02% |
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About Vulcan Materials Company
Vulcan Materials Company, alongside its affiliated entities, stands as a prominent producer and distributor of construction aggregates, primarily operating within the United States. The company's activities are organized into four distinct divisions: Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete, and Calcium. The Aggregates division focuses on providing essential materials like crushed stone, sand, gravel, and other foundational aggregates, along with related services. These products are vital for building and maintaining highways, public infrastructure, residential properties, and various commercial, industrial, and other non-residential structures. Through its Asphalt Mix segment, the firm furnishes asphalt mixture to locations in Alabama, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas, additionally performing asphalt paving work in Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. The Concrete segment supplies ready-mixed concrete to customers in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Lastly, the Calcium division is responsible for mining, manufacturing, and marketing calcium products for use in animal feed, plastics, and water treatment industries. Established in 1909, the corporation, initially known as Virginia Holdco, Inc. before its name change, is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- CEO
- Ronnie A. Pruitt